Steve Schauer

Steve Schauer, an active-duty U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and critical care fellow, sheds light on his research regarding calcium derangements in trauma patients. He discusses the significant effects of pre-hospital care on calcium levels and the complexities of correlating civilian and military trauma data. Schauer emphasizes the critical prioritization in trauma management, suggesting blood products and TXA should come before calcium administration. He also highlights the need for ongoing research to better understand calcium's role in trauma care.